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TANZANIA |
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Tanzania |
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IGC
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| Description : |
In-Country IGC Economist
Internationally recruited, for 12 months, renewable. Maximum salary
of £25,000 per annum, depending on experience and competitive local
market conditions.
The International Growth Centre (IGC) brings the world’s best
researchers and growth experts together with policy makers in developing
countries to provide independent and relevant analysis and policy
advice on economic growth, political economy, and related disciplines,
and works closely with developing country governments to provide
high-quality analysis and policy advice on economic growth (see:
www.theigc.org).
The LSE and Oxford University, in partnership with the Department
for International Development (DFID), have established the IGC to
support developing countries build stronger and faster economic growth
and reduce poverty.
The IGC is seeking two In-Country Economists in each of its partner
countries – Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, India (Bihar), Pakistan, Sierra
Leone, and Tanzania – to: (i) support the country team in connecting
researchers and policy specialists engaged in a programme of research
and policy analysis; (ii) support visiting researchers and, depending on
qualifications and interest, carry out some of the research; (iii)
facilitate policy dialogue by drafting notes and briefs; (iv) contribute
to the delivery and monitoring of high quality policy and research
outputs; and (v) assist the country team in disseminating research
results and achieving policy impact with relevant stakeholders via
in-country events.
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| Qualifications : |
Good written and oral
communication skills, as well as excellent organisational skills are
essential, as is the ability to work under pressure, both as part of a
team and as an individual. You should hold a postgraduate degree in
economics, political science, international public policy, development
economics or in a field related to international development.
Demonstrated strong ability to interact with policymakers, such as past
work and aid agencies will be highly valued.
To apply for this post please go to www.lse.ac.uk/JobsatLSE and select “Visit the ONLINE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM web page”.
Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on 25 June 2010 (UK time).
The IGC is directed and organised by LSE and the University of Oxford.
The IGC was initiated by and is funded by DFID.
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| Apply Online : |
www.lse.ac.uk/JobsatLSE |
| Website : |
www.lse.ac.uk/JobsatLSE
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| Reference : |
FJA-IGC-Eco-Tanza |
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